1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Abarth 1300. (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1300 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1580 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
